Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Theobald Dillon Biography and Timeline

Follow Theobald Dillon through 2 dated historical records for France.

Theobald Dillon, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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1792–1792Years on this page

1792

Dillon Column Retreats from Belgian Frontier

Tournai · Revolution / Revolution of France

Theobald Dillon commanded an early French thrust toward Tournai which collapsed in disorder. Mutinous troops killed the general after the retreat, exposing weaknesses in the revolutionary army.

Role range: 1789-1792

Dillon Killed After Failed Advance

Lille · Revolution / Revolution of France

Theobald Dillon died at the hands of his own soldiers after retreat and disorder during an early attack toward the Austrian Netherlands.

Role range: 1789-1799

Records, sources and methodology

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